09-27-2018, 03:25 PM
Hmmm. When's the last time you saw one of those little garter springs break? Is it possible that that particular seal never had a garter spring? I guess the spring might be inclined to break if the crank bearing were trashed, but you would've noticed that when you replaced the seal. Oh well, the best way to make the new seal lasts forever will be to carry the driver and a couple of spare seals with you wherever you go!